Activism

Community Action in SFUSD Layoffs Prevails
Last week, SFUSD’s LGBTQ+ Student Services program was on the verge of elimination. First of its kind, it was in jeopardy because R35 LGBTQ+ School Climate Coordinator Kena Hazelwood’s position was tentatively terminated. Hazelwood (ey/em) was among the 34 counselors and 117 paraeducators within the San Francisco Unified School District

Using Mushrooms to Clean Hunters Point?
Bayview-Hunters Point were targets of radioactive pollution and the US Navy still hasn’t cleaned their mess up. Could mushrooms and fungi help? Why It’s STILL Toxic Bayview-Hunters Point is, first and foremost, a strong community built brick by brick by people who are often overlooked or mischaracterized. Some of the

San Francisco’s Artists Struggle on, Despite a City Failing in Support
What Happens When a City Stops Holding Space for Its Artists? Many artists and arts organizations across the Bay are still reeling from the sudden cessation of NEA grants mid-project last week. But the story of artists struggling to stay afloat isn’t new to multidisciplinary artist, producer, filmmaker, and dancer

Cuts Are Threatening SFUSD’s LGBTQ+ Student Services
SFUSD’s LGBTQ+ Student Services program is the oldest program of its kind in the world. It has been innovating and setting the standard for whole student support for more than 35 years! Responsibility for the many district-wide initiatives required to support San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ students comes down to one individual.

Riding Muni is an Adventure. Here’s How to Make it More Fun.
We checked in with experts and consulted the research on what can make riding public transit more fun. Over the last few months as the clay of the transit budget crisis takes form we’ve shared solutions and critiques. Although there’s still a lot of advocacy work ahead, we’re pulling back

NPR and PBS Reframe the Conversation as Trump Cuts Funding
KQED Headquarters, San Francisco – A two-day festival of ideas, innovations, and conversations with some of America’s most impactful journalists and thinkers was interrupted Thursday, with a breaking news announcement that President Trump issued an executive order to cease all federal funding to NPR and PBS. The announcement came as

Charlie Kirk Scheduled to Speak at SF State
Update: You can read about how the event went right here. Charlie Kirk is bringing the “American Comeback tour” to San Francisco, and if you ever wanted to punch a Nazi, now’s your chance. I don’t endorse assault or violence of any kind, I’m just saying, you have the opportunity

San Francisco’s Newest Night Market: Valencia LIVE!
See you in the streets for Valencia LIVE! A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. 3 stages of live music curated by The Chapel, Blondies Bar & San Francisco Carnival! A free clothing swap, artmaking and more. Savor local food and delicious drinks! Shop with amazing small businesses